All tasks in project management will continue to gain importance, while the supply and demand for certifications inproject is large increasing. This raises question of value benefits

We consider the effect a public revelation of information (e.g. rating, grade) has on signaling and trading in a dynamic model. Competing buyers offer prices to a privately informed seller who can reject these offers and delay trade. This delay is costly and the seller has no commitment to the duration of the delay. We show how the external public information allows for signaling in equilibrium...

This paper examines how the institutional environment (from a multi-level approach) and moderating role of innovation networks rural location explain which mechanism (institutional fostering or escapism) underlies phenomenon accelerated internationalization small medium-sized enterprises. By analyzing dataset 2289 firms from Argentina, Colombia, Peru, results suggest that access strategic resou...

A commercial problem of increasing concern is the traceability of the breed origin of individual beef cuts. Current methods, based on paper certifications, are vulnerable to fraud. We report the use of DNA profiles from STR loci for inferring the breed source of given specimens, using both our published Breed Genomic Formula (BGF) method (Ciampolini et al., 2000) and an alternative approach bas...

The sharing economy phenomenon is disrupting traditional organizations. Sharing concepts coupled with e-Learning can and likely will disrupt higher education. We explore the sharing phenomenon and compare and contrast it with online and blended education. We conclude more effective use of sharing technologies and better course content, innovative instructional technology, and good teaching can ...

Recognizing the extent of inconclusive findings in environmental commitment – export performance nexus, this study examines link order to reduce theoretical ambiguity. The paper focuses on family firms Poland and assesses distinct rate intensity resulting from strategic issues, through product innovation process innovation. Analyzing a sample 409 sourced World Bank Enterprise Survey database, r...

Unsustainable production is a root cause of numerous social and ecological problems. Whilst sustainability certifications face criticism for exacerbating greenwashing, comparative studies have iden...